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Physiotherapy in Smith-Magenis syndrome: a case report
[Resumen] El sĆndrome de Smith-Magenis es una alteraciĆ³n del desarrollo psicomotor de origen genĆ©tico, incluido en el grupo de enfermedades raras. En el caso clĆnico que se presenta, se realizĆ³ una valoraciĆ³n inicial de la coordinaciĆ³n, la marcha y el equilibrio a travĆ©s del test de desarrollo psicomotor (TEPSI), un circuito diseƱado especĆficamente, la prueba del tablero de clavijas de Purdue y el test Timed up and Go. Al finalizar los 3 meses que durĆ³ el tratamiento, basado en actividades de tipo lĆŗdico, se realizĆ³ una valoraciĆ³n final con las mismas pruebas, encontrĆ”ndose importantes diferencias objetivas en los resultados obtenidos, ademĆ”s de una mejorĆa subjetiva reportada por los padres del paciente. A pesar de que la evidencia sobre el tratamiento de fisioterapia en este sĆndrome es escasa, atendiendo a los resultados encontrados creemos que dicho tratamiento estĆ” totalmente justificado en el abordaje integral de los pacientes que lo padecen.[Abstract] The Smith-Magenis syndrome is a genetic psychomotor development disorder included in the group of rare diseases. In the clinical case presented, we performed an initial assessment of coordination, gait and balance using four different tests. These were psychomotor development test (TEPSI scale), Purdue pegboard, time up and go test, and a circuit designed specifically for this clinical case. At the end of the 3 months of treatment, and based on recreational type activities, a final assessment was made with the same tests. Significant objectives differences in the results as well as subjective improvement reported by the patient's parents were found. Although there is little evidence on physiotherapy treatment for this syndrome, in accordance with the results found, we believe that this treatment is totally justified in the comprehensive approach to patients suffering this disorder
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Investigations of boundary layer structure, cloud characteristics and vertical mixing of aerosols at Barbados with large eddy simulations
Large eddy simulations (LESs) are performed for the area of the Caribbean island Barbados to investigate island effects on boundary layer modification, cloud generation and vertical mixing of aerosols. Due to the presence of a topographically structured island surface in the domain center, the model setup has to be designed with open lateral boundaries. In order to generate inflow turbulence consistent with the upstream marine boundary layer forcing, we use the cell perturbation method based on finite amplitude potential temperature perturbations. In this work, this method is for the first time tested and validated for moist boundary layer simulations with open lateral boundary conditions. Observational data obtained from the SALTRACE field campaign is used for both model initialization and a comparison with Doppler wind and Raman lidar data. Several numerical sensitivity tests are carried out to demonstrate the problems related to āgray zone modelingā when using coarser spatial grid spacings beyond the inertial subrange of three-dimensional turbulence or when the turbulent marine boundary layer flow is replaced by laminar winds. Especially cloud properties in the downwind area west of Barbados are markedly affected in these kinds of simulations. Results of an additional simulation with a strong trade-wind inversion reveal its effect on cloud layer depth and location. Saharan dust layers that reach Barbados via long-range transport over the North Atlantic are included as passive tracers in the model. Effects of layer thinning, subsidence and turbulent downward transport near the layer bottom at zāāā1800 m become apparent. The exact position of these layers and strength of downward mixing is found to be mainly controlled atmospheric stability (especially inversion strength) and wind shear. Comparisons of LES model output with wind lidar data show similarities in the downwind vertical wind structure. Additionally, the model results accurately reproduce the development of the daytime convective boundary layer measured by the Raman lidar
Revista de Vertebrados de la EstaciĆ³n BiolĆ³gica de DoƱana
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European clinical guidelines for Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders. Part II: pharmacological treatment
To develop a European guideline on pharmacologic treatment of Tourette syndrome (TS) the available literature was thoroughly screened and extensively discussed by a working group of the European Society for the Study of Tourette syndrome (ESSTS). Although there are many more studies on pharmacotherapy of TS than on behavioral treatment options, only a limited number of studies meets rigorous quality criteria. Therefore, we have devised a two-stage approach. First, we present the highest level of evidence by reporting the findings of existing Cochrane reviews in this field. Subsequently, we provide the first comprehensive overview of all reports on pharmacological treatment options for TS through a MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE search for all studies that document the effect of pharmacological treatment of TS and other tic disorders between 1970 and November 2010. We present a summary of the current consensus on pharmacological treatment options for TS in Europe to guide the clinician in daily practice. This summary is, however, rather a status quo of a clinically helpful but merely low evidence guideline, mainly driven by expert experience and opinion, since rigorous experimental studies are scarce
Vertical wind retrieved by airborne lidar and analysis of island induced gravity waves in combination with numerical models and in situ particle measurements
This study presents the analysis of island induced gravity waves observed by an airborne Doppler wind lidar (DWL) during SALTRACE. First, the instrumental corrections required for the retrieval of high spatial resolution vertical wind measurements from an airborne DWL are presented and the measurement accuracy estimated by means of two different methods. The estimated systematic error is below ā0.05āÆmāÆsā1 for the selected case of study, while the random error lies between 0.1 and 0.16āÆmāÆsā1 depending on the estimation method.
Then, the presented method is applied to two measurement flights during which the presence of island induced gravity waves was detected. The first case corresponds to a research flight conducted on 17 June 2013 in the Cabo Verde islands region, while the second case corresponds to a measurement flight on 26 June 2013 in the Barbados region. The presence of trapped lee waves predicted by the calculated Scorer parameter profiles was confirmed by the lidar and in situ observations. The DWL measurements are used in combination with in situ wind and particle number density measurements, large-eddy simulations (LES), and wavelet analysis to determine the main characteristics of the observed island induced trapped waves